Gokina
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Gokina
گوکینہ | |
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| Coordinates: 33°46′08″N 73°03′57″E / 33.768937036466035°N 73.06580848180079°E | |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (Pakistan Standard Time) |
Gokina is a valley settlement situated on the leeward side of the Margalla Hills, 21 km from Islamabad, Pakistan.[1] It borders the Hazara Division in the north.[2]
The hamlet is known for its scenery, green meadows, and terrace farming, and attracts tourists due to its views.[citation needed] The area is filled with pine trees and a natural spring arising from the mountains. The spring, running parallel to the mountains, separates the area into two parts. Its water in some places is stored in local reservoirs for home usage.
It sits in a valley near Monal Restaurant and Talhaar, in Haripur District.
Source of income
Gokina’s residents mostly earn their living through farming and livestock, mainly cattle and water buffalo. Schools in the area are scarce, so many younger residents have migrated to other cities. Tourism is another major source of income; residents run small shops and sell trinkets to visitors. Nowadays most of the residents have government jobs as live stock and agriculture sector do not meet with the needs of the people. Due to scarcity of educational institutions, most of the students both boys and girls got admitted in Islamabad city.